"The advice to local residents is always not to approach a group of travellers or get involved in a debate or argument with them or to take any “direct action”; please always leave all contact with the group to the relevant authorities.

"It is even more important in the current circumstances and where social-distancing is paramount, as approaching any groups of people not only puts themselves but also the travellers at risk of contracting the coronavirus."

Yapton Parish Council

The council has said that officers from both Sussex Police and Arun District Council are aware and are monitoring the situation.

A Sussex Police spokesperson confirmed that officers have been called to the scene and regular patrols are being carried out in the area

Police have liaised with West Sussex County Council which said 'matters are in hand' to take 'appropriate steps' to deal with the situation.

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